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Citroën DS3 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Citroën DS3 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Citroën DS3. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
37 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 37 launched 2010 to 2025
  • Most recent 7 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/021
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 18 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2012 6 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Citroën DS3?

Not every Citroën DS3 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Citroën DS3 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2010 to 2026

2012 had the most, with 6. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Citroën DS3 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’10 4
’11 4
’12 6
’13 1
’14 3
’15 1
’16 2
’17 3
’18 0
’19 2
’20 3
’21 2
’22 3
’23 1
’24 1
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Citroën DS3 recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Citroen C3 DS3 Driver and Passenger Airbag (Takata)

Launched 7 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/021 Manufacturer ref. NQ3-241178CO

Defect
On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
Remedy
Owners of affected vehicles should immediately cease using their vehicle when safe to do so until the recall action has been completed. Affected vehicles will have the airbag modules replaced.
Vehicles affected
99,524 DS3 vehicles
Built
5 Dec 2008 to 30 May 2019
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2024 1 recall

Citroen C3 DS3 Driver and Passenger Airbag (Takata)

Launched 10 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2025/022 Manufacturer ref. MN9-241178CO

Defect
On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
Remedy
Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.
Vehicles affected
54 DS3 vehicles
Built
5 Dec 2008 to 30 May 2019
Also covers

2023 1 recall

There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.

Launched 17 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/010 Manufacturer ref. JPD/221950EE

Defect
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
Remedy
Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
Vehicles affected
1,254 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 May 2022 to 5 Dec 2022
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DVSA lists it as
“DS3 CROSSBACK”

2022 3 recalls

On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.

Launched 13 December 2022 DVSA recall R/2023/046 Manufacturer ref. HUZ/191242CO

Defect
On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
Remedy
To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.
Vehicles affected
652 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Mar 2017 to 1 Apr 2017
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On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.

Launched 13 December 2022 DVSA recall R/2023/036 Manufacturer ref. HLX/ 191242CO

Defect
On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
Remedy
To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).
Vehicles affected
13,740 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Apr 2017 to 4 Jul 2018
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The high voltage harness fitted might not be to correct specification

Launched 13 July 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/202 Manufacturer ref. JFN

Defect
The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification.
Remedy
Check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary.
Vehicles affected
11 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Apr 2022
DVSA lists it as
“DS3 CROSSBACK”

2021 2 recalls

The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt

Launched 23 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/238 Manufacturer ref. HLT

Defect
The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the timing belt and other components of the braking assistance system including the vacuum pump. Additionally alter servicing schedules depending on usage.
Vehicles affected
3,101 across everything the recall covers
Built
17 Mar 2016 to 15 Mar 2017

The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt

Launched 20 January 2021 DVSA recall R/2020/327 Manufacturer ref. HFC

Defect
The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
Remedy
Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
Vehicles affected
21,226 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Mar 2013 to 1 Apr 2017

2020 3 recalls

The urea injector may block and lead to NOx emissions out of regulatory limits

Launched 2 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/359 Manufacturer ref. HKH

Defect
On affected vehicles there may be a defect in the operation of the urea injector which may become blocked leading to NOx emissions exceeding regulatory limits.
Remedy
Update the ECU software to avoid the blockage of the urea injector
Vehicles affected
168 DS3 vehicles
Built
1 Oct 2019 to 6 Oct 2020
DVSA lists it as
“DS3 CROSSBACK”

Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly

Launched 17 September 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/339 Manufacturer ref. GYY

Defect
Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the affected front airbags.
Vehicles affected
1,080 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Sept 2009 to 12 Apr 2017

The routing of the rear brake pipes may not conform to specification

Launched 12 February 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/037 Manufacturer ref. HAU

Defect
The routing of the rear brake pipes may not be correct and could cause them to fail.
Remedy
Check and replace affected pipes if necessary
Vehicles affected
15 DS3 vehicles
Built
26 Apr 2019 to 16 Oct 2019
DVSA lists it as
“DS3 CROSSBACK”

2019 2 recalls

Posible seepage of fuel from fuel tank

Launched 23 October 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/357 Manufacturer ref. GYE

Defect
Possible non-conformity in the fuel tank manufacturing process could result in fuel seepage
Remedy
Check and change fuel tank if necessary
Vehicles affected
1,090 DS3 vehicles
Built
14 May 2019 to 14 Sept 2019

Due to the calibration of the engine management software NOx emissions may not comply with regulatory limits

Launched 26 September 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/329 Manufacturer ref. GUM

Defect
The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Remedy
Download new engine management software
Vehicles affected
5,290 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Sept 2013 to 15 May 2016

2017 3 recalls

Engine component may not be to specification

Launched 15 December 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/339 Manufacturer ref. GFP

Defect
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
Remedy
On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
Vehicles affected
75 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2017 to 30 Nov 2017

Suspension and steering fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque

Launched 3 November 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/300 Manufacturer ref. GEV

Defect
Due to a deviation in the production process certain suspension and steering fixings may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check fixings as indicated by the manufacturer. Replace any damaged fixings and tighten all relevant fixings to correct torque.
Vehicles affected
127 DS3 vehicles
Built
16 Aug 2017 to 20 Sept 2017

Gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification

Launched 7 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/126 Manufacturer ref. NVE

Defect
A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
Vehicles affected
16 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Apr 2016 to 29 Aug 2016

2016 2 recalls

Loss of control

Launched 17 October 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/229 Manufacturer ref. NSV

Defect
In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block
Vehicles affected
787 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2016 to 21 Apr 2016
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Oil leak may damage engine

Launched 10 March 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/042 Manufacturer ref. NRC

Defect
An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
Vehicles affected
17 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Jan 2016 to 15 Feb 2016

2015 1 recall

Directional control may be affected

Launched 13 March 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/061 Manufacturer ref. NHR

Defect
It is possible that the front subframe and suspension wishbones mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the mounting bolt working loose and falling from the vehicle plus the possibility of the insecurity of the subframe or the front suspension wishbone. This can cause an issue with the handling or even loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to check and retorque the front subframe and suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
Vehicles affected
24 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Dec 2014
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2014 3 recalls

Vehicle control may be lost

Launched 24 July 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/083 Manufacturer ref. NEB

Defect
Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.
Vehicles affected
28 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jun 2014 to 16 Jun 2014
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Directional control may be compromised

Launched 14 May 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/047 Manufacturer ref. NBH

Defect
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
Vehicles affected
3,092 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Oct 2013 to 19 Nov 2013
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Fuel may leak and create fire risk

Launched 26 February 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/025 Manufacturer ref. NAZ

Defect
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
Vehicles affected
279 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Jan 2014 to 15 Jan 2014

2013 1 recall

Rear screen may detach

Launched 7 June 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/068 Manufacturer ref. MWH

Defect
It has been identified that it is possible that the rear screen seal may not be to specification. This could lead to water ingress into the boot area which in extreme cases could cause the rear screen to become insecure in its housing.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear screen seal.
Vehicles affected
19 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Mar 2013 to 26 Mar 2013
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2012 6 recalls

Engine may fail

Launched 14 November 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/129 Manufacturer ref. MQM

Defect
It has been established that the con-rod (big end) shell bearings may not have been manufactured to specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and if not identified it could result in engine failure.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace con-rod shell bearings.
Vehicles affected
1,169 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 May 2010 to 26 Aug 2010

Wheel bolts may become loose

Launched 24 October 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/123 Manufacturer ref. MSN

Defect
It is possible that the left hand wheel bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could lead to noise or vibration from the wheels and if not rectified it could result in wheel detachment and loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary re-torque the wheel bolts.
Vehicles affected
129 across everything the recall covers
Built
9 Jul 2012 to 28 Aug 2012
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Engine may cut out

Launched 9 July 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/076 Manufacturer ref. MQV

Defect
The battery earth cable dimensions are incorrect and may cause the cable to break. This will then cause the engine to cut out.
Remedy
Replace the battery negative cable with a new dimension cable. (length and terminal)
Vehicles affected
123 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Oct 2010 to 19 May 2011
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ABS/ESP may not operate correctly

Launched 6 July 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/074 Manufacturer ref. MQC

Defect
The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated.
Remedy
The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
963 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Jun 2011 to 27 Jan 2012
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Engine may cut out

Launched 1 May 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/062 Manufacturer ref. MPG

Defect
The engine may cut out as a dimensional nonconformity of the earth cable could lead to it breaking.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the battery earth cable.
Vehicles affected
981 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Nov 2010 to 29 Apr 2011
Also covers

Engine may cut out

Launched 25 January 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/005 Manufacturer ref. MNR

Defect
The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
Vehicles affected
1,276 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Nov 2010 to 9 Nov 2010
Also covers

2011 4 recalls

Suspension fixings may loosen

Launched 9 December 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/165 Manufacturer ref. MNT

Defect
The front suspension lower swivel joint may not be tightened correctly. If the bolt slackens the joint may separate. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the tightening torque of the lower swivel joint clamp bolt.
Vehicles affected
7 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Jun 2011 to 13 Sept 2011
Also covers

Engine may cut out

Launched 24 November 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/156 Manufacturer ref. MNE

Defect
The earth cable for the battery may be too short and could break. If this happens the vehicle electrical circuit will fail. This could cause the engine to cut out.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.
Vehicles affected
589 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Apr 2010 to 21 May 2010
Also covers

Airbag may not deploy correctly

Launched 11 October 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/137 Manufacturer ref. MMT

Defect
On affected vehicles the drivers airbag nay not be of conformity. This non-conformity could lead to poor deployment of the airbag in the event of a collision.
Remedy
Replace drivers airbag
Vehicles affected
25 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Jul 2011
Also covers

Engine may cut out

Launched 2 September 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/120 Manufacturer ref. MLY

Defect
The battery earth return cable maybe too short which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail at its gearbox mounting point. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
Vehicles affected
9,175 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Jan 2011 to 23 May 2011
Also covers

2010 4 recalls

Fuel may leak

Launched 22 September 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/146 Manufacturer ref. MGQ

Defect
The fuel tank mounting bolts may have been incorrectly torqued this may cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary retorque of the mounting bolts.
Vehicles affected
44 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Bonnet may be insecure

Launched 16 September 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/136 Manufacturer ref. MGN

Defect
The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock.
Remedy
On recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts will be checked and where necessary tightened to specification.
Vehicles affected
67 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Dec 2009 to 23 Jun 2010
Also covers

Front axle may detach

Launched 7 July 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/076 Manufacturer ref. MFV

Defect
The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. This may result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases if not corrected cause directional control to become impaired.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification.
Vehicles affected
36 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Jan 2010 to 2 Jun 2010
Also covers

Loss of drive

Launched 19 April 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/043 Manufacturer ref. MEZ

Defect
The front right hand drive-shaft may fail.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the right hand drive-shaft
Vehicles affected
114 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 37 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Citroën DS3. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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